6 years ago today, 21 hours of labor FINALLY came to an end as Cael Owen Gillespie came into this world.
Boy, oh boy....are we glad he's here.
Cael has been a joy to have in our home. His exuberant yet shy demeanor is so contradictory yet hilarious to watch. He is a smart, smart boy who loves to draw and learn new things. He absolutely adores his baby brother Kian and alternates between taking care of him...and annoying him. It, too, is hilarious to watch (okay, sometimes).
We're so glad he's a part of our family and thankful to have one day each year to celebrate his coming into it.
We started off today's "celebration" with Cael's breakfast of choice...
green eggs and ham. VERY green eggs and ham.
Birthday boy headed off to school (for the first time in a week) where he got to "show and tell" the "surprise box"....he was SO excited.
After school we headed off to Burger King for lunch and a romp in the play place (disgusting and germ infested but, nevertheless, JUST what my cooped up boys needed).
We headed home to put the younger kids down for naps and assemble the "Angry Bird" cake,
(which fell over three times before we finally let the leaning dog lie)
Three of Cael's favorite friends came over to play...
(or in other words...laugh and giggle about bodily functions)...and enjoy popcorn and chocolate chips (random, I know).
Daddy came home and we settled down for dinner. Meatballs over rice. His favorite.
(blegh!..not mine)
(blegh!..not mine)
and then some cake and ice cream
(which he didn't even eat because he was too stuffed from dinner)
but he enjoyed licking the candles off, nonetheless.
Now...for the Happy Birthday Song...
and who can forget presents
I think he liked them.
("Booyah!")
Before bed, Cael and I spend a few minutes alone looking at baby pictures and talking about the day he was born and such. Sweet, sweet memories. Sweet, sweet boy.
We love our "Little Red".
Happy Birthday Buddy!
11 comments:
So fun!!! How do they grow up so fast?!?
I thought that cake was pure genius......too bad that gravity took over. Looks like a perfect day.
Awesome cake Mel! I'm sure he loved it even if it wouldn't stay up. Thanks for sharing the highlights of the day! Thanks for bringing such a sweet kid into the family. I often give thanks for sisters and brothers (including in-laws) who are so willing to bring kids into the world so that I have babies to play with! Love you guys. Happy, Happy Birthday Cael!
Well Christy...we're certainly glad we have you. That is for sure!
What a cutie. Happy birthday!!! Oh and I love his read hair!!! Love Audra
Happy Birthday Cael!
Sweet cake, Carson's like, MOM that is AWESOME! Happy Birthday little buddy!
Wow! He's 6! Happy Birthday buddy! Your family is so cute! I love it!
He's so big now! Love your cake! That is incredible! What a fun birthday!
I remember visiting you at the hospital with Susie and Steph. Hard to believe it was that long ago. I remember his little legs sticking straight out instead of curling up. Miss ya Mel.
He is such a good looking kiddo. Happy Birthday buddy!
I can't believe he's 6! I remember visiting you in the hospital. Man, how life changes!
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